Mr. D.I.Y. Thailand Set For Market Debut, Targets 5.6 Bln Baht Fundraising

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) is aiming to raise up to 5.6 billion baht (US$173 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Nov 5, 2025.

Talent Shortage A Key Barrier To ASEAN Energy Transition - Gamuda Engineering

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region’s energy sector is grappling with a severe talent shortage amid the rapid pace of the energy transition, with the availability of skilled workers emerging as the single biggest factor limiting growth, said Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd managing director Justin Chin.

Prudential Syariah Drives Inclusive Growth In Indonesia’s Takaful Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The takaful scene in Malaysia and Indonesia is on a steady rise, with analysts projecting the market to soar to US$5.4 billion (US$1=RM4.22) by 2033 -- a sign that demand for Shariah-compliant protection is no longer niche, but mainstream.

IMF Maintains Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. 

IMF Sees Global Growth Moderating To 3.2 Pct In 2025, Calls For Policy Prudence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

MATRADE Leads Malaysia's Debut At Egypt Energy 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is spearheading Malaysia’s maiden participation at Egypt Energy 2025, scheduled for Oct 14-16, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.

Chossijib: Busan’s Haemultang Icon Celebrates 60 Years Of Culinary Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Gungjung Haemultang Chossijib (Chossijib), a renowned Korean seafood stew restaurant with deep roots in Busan, South Korea, continues to revolutionise itself while preserving 60 years of culinary heritage.

AIM Congress To Hold First Overseas Edition In Shanghai, China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Organizing Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, has announced the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, marking the platform’s first international expansion outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Malaysia-Azerbaijan Strengthen Halal Industry Ties Through HDC-KOBİA MOU

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBİA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in halal industry development, trade facilitation, and small and medium enterprise (SME) growth between the two nations.

Increase In STR, SARA Allocations Proves Govt's Commitment To Strengthen Social Safety Net -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) allocations from year to year is proof of the government’s commitment to strengthen the social safety net, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Over 10,000 Receive MARiiCas Electric Motorcycle Rebates – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 10,600 applicants, representing 87.2 per cent of the target group under the Electric Motorcycle Usage Incentive Scheme (MARiiCAS), have successfully purchased electric motorcycles with rebates as of Oct 8, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

World Bank Positive On Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Strategy

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The World Bank acknowledged the government’s efforts to safeguard Malaysia’s long-term fiscal sustainability but maintained a cautious stance on the lower development expenditure (DE) outlined in Budget 2026.